Auditions
The Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre that provides entertainment, education and opportunities for artistic expression through volunteerism and community involvement and support.
Auditions
ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
Director: Daniel Eilola
Music Director: Roger Blankenship
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Audition Dates
Sunday November 1st, 2020 starting at 3pm
Monday November 2nd, 2020 starting at 7pm
Possible Callbacks Wednesday November 4th at 7pm
No appointments needed
Rehearsals begin November 9th.
Show Dates:
January 7th – 24th, 15 performances total.
About the Show:
Always… Patsy Cline is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight”…27 songs in all.
Roles:
Patsy Cline: Female, age 25-35. Seeking a dynamic and passionate actor/singer who can embody Patsy Cline in voice and spirit. The ability to mimic Patsy’s unique vocal sound is imperative.
Louise Seger: Female, age 35-60. A strong-willed, funny Texan woman and an engaging storyteller. She has a great deal of interaction with the audience as she relates the friendship she develops with Patsy. Strong vocal talent and comedic sense are needed for this role.
*Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show or from the show. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. A speaker will also be provided to play tracks provided the track is cued correctly prior to entering the audition room.
For questions or further details please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org
ENDGAME by Samuel Beckett
(Black Box Series)
Directed by David Simson
Audition Dates:
Monday November 16th, 2020 starting at 7pm
Tuesday November 17th, 2020 starting at 7pm
No appointment needed
Rehearsals begin November 23rd, 2020.
Show Dates:
January 21 – 31st, 8 performances.
About the Play:
A pinnacle of Beckett’s characteristic raw minimalism, Endgame is a pure and devastating distillation of the human essence in the face of approaching death. Endgame, originally written in French and translated into English by Beckett himself, is considered by many critics to be his greatest single work. Samuel Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969; his literary output of plays, novels, stories and poetry has earned him an uncontested place as one of the greatest writers of our time. Briefly, it is about a blind, paralyzed man and his servant who await an unspecified “end” which seems to be the end of their relationship, death, and the end of the actual play itself.
Roles:
Hamm – unable to stand and blind. Male and middle-aged.
Clov – Hamm’s servant; unable to sit. Taken in by Hamm as a child. Male and younger than Hamm.
Nagg – Hamm’s father; has no legs and lives in a dustbin. Male. Older than Hamm.
Nell – Hamm’s mother; has no legs and lives in a dustbin next to Nagg. Female and of Nagg’s general age
Requirements:
Please prepare a two-minute contemporary monologue. Actors may also be asked to read from the script.
For questions or further details, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org
DEATHTRAP by Ira Levin
Directed by Clayton Phillips
Audition Dates:
December 14th, 2020 starting at 7pm
December 15th, 2020 starting at 7pm
No appointment needed
Show Dates:
February 18th – March 7th 2020, 15 performances.
About the Play:
A washed-up playwright finds a chance to rise to the top once more, a shot he’d be willing to kill for. Sidney Bruhl hasn’t written a hit play for 18 years when he receives a script from a former student, Clifford Anderson, that’s a guaranteed success. His wife, Myra, suggests the two men could collaborate; Sidney jokes that it’d be just as easy to murder the young man and steal the script for his own. When Clifford arrives later that evening, no one–not even the visiting psychic–could predict where the dark events of the night will go. Who is innocent? Who only seems that way? Deathtrap is a sharply funny play full of twists and turns that keep an audience on the edge of their seats. Is anyone really safe when a man sees a clean shot at success?
Roles:
Sydney Bruhl (55-70) – polished, dashing, devious, clever, thinks he’s the smartest man in the room and wants people to know it; is “on stage” even when at home.
Myra Bruhl (55-70) is Sidney’s wife — sweet, supportive, yet emotional and nervous; some physicality
Clifford Anderson (25-40) is one of Sidney’s wide-eyed students, fit with a hidden agenda; physical role
Helga ten Dorp (30+) is a world-renown psychic, a “Teutonic woman” mit der akzent; some physicality
Porter Milgrim (45-65) is Sidney’s professional business adviser and long-time friend
Requirements:
Please prepare a two-minute contemporary monologue. Actors may also be asked to read from the script.
For questions or further details, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org
SWEAT by Lynn Nottage
(Black Box Series)
Directed by Sabrina Lynn Gore
Audition Dates:
January 11th, 2020 starting at 7pm
January 12th, 2020 starting at 7pm
No appointment needed
Show Dates:
March 11th – March 21st 2021,
8 performances total in Stonzek Studio Theatre
About the Play:
Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat.
Roles:
(Casting note: The most important thing to remember about these characters is that they are “real people”. They are hard-working, blue collar, working class folks trying to survive. Also, all actors must be comfortable with using adult language.)
Cynthia – African American, 40’s-50’s. Chris’s mom, Brucie’s estranged ex. Smart, ambitious, strong but putty in Brucie’s hands. Born and raised in Berks County, PA. Has worked at the factory her entire life. Her friendship with Tracy, and her loyalty to the other workers is tested when she becomes Supervisor.
Tracey – white, American of German Descent, 40’s-50’s, Chris’s mom. Crass, loud, fun-loving, carries an unearned sense of entitlement, unapologetically blue collar. Born and raised in Berks County, PA. Has no real ambition to move up but becomes jealous when Cynthia becomes Supervisor. Their friendship is tested with the promotion of her friend and community members picket the plant.
Chris – African American, early to late 20’s. Cynthia’s son. Grew up with Jason. Works at the plant. Aspirational, cool without trying, funny. He longs to go to college and get out of Berks County and become a teacher. The actor playing this part must be comfortable with fight choreography.
Jason – White American of German Descent, early to late 20’s. Tracey’s son. Grew up with Chris. Works at the plant. Sarcastic, loud, no ambition beyond retiring in Berks County and opening a Dunkin Donuts with his pension. The actor playing this part must be comfortable with wearing white supremist tattoos as part of costume for part of the play and with fight choreography.
Jessie – Italian-American, 40’s. Friends with Tracey and Cynthia, also works in the plant. Fun, sensitive, drinks too much. Joni Mitchell type. She used to be carefree and had plans to leave Berks County and travel the world but got “stuck” working at the plant like a lot of small-town gals.
Stan – White American of German descent, late 40’s-50’s. Bartender. Relatable, funny, wise. Protective of Oscar. Former plant worker until a leg injury forced him into early retirement. The actor playing this part must be comfortable with fight choreography.
Oscar – Columbian-American, 20’s-early 30’s. Works at the bar under the watchful eye of Stan. First generation from immigrant parents. Always present but seems to be mostly ignored by the residents – until he’s not. The actor playing this part must be comfortable with fight choreography.
(The role of Evan and Brucie will be played by the same actor)
Evan – African American, 40’s. Parole officer. Professional, clean cut, educated. He is understanding, but also no nonsense.
Brucie – African American, 40’s. Chris’s dad, Cynthia’s estranged ex. Smooth talker, but years of hard work and hard drinking have taken a toll. He has substance abuse issues. Been locked out of his factory for over a year and has been on the picket lines.
Requirements:
Please prepare two contrasting, contemporary monologues, approx. 2 min each. If called back, please be prepared to read from the script; sides will be provided.
For questions or further details, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org
NEXT TO NORMAL
Director: Daniel Eilola
Music Director: Roger Blankenship
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Audition Dates:
Monday January 25th, 2021 starting at 7pm
Tuesday January 26th, 2021 starting at 7pm
Possible Callbacks Wednesday January 27th at 7pm
No appointment needed
Rehearsals begin February 1st, 2021
Show Dates:
March 25th – April 11, 2021 15 performances total.
About the Show:
This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life and is ideal for community theatres, as well as colleges and regional theatre companies.
Roles:
Diana (40 to 45, Female) Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.
Gabe (18 to 21, Male) Diana & Dan’s son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.
Dan (40 to 45, Male) Diana’s husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana’s tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics.
Natalie (16, Female) Diana & Dan’s troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother’s behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
Henry (17, Male) Natalie’s classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.
Dr. Madden (30 to 40, Male) Diana’s handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and
considered somewhat of a rock star.
Requirements:
Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show or from the show. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. A speaker will also be provided to play tracks if the track is cued correctly prior to entering the audition room. For questions or further details, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org
LADY DAY AT THE EMERSON BAR AND GRILL
Director: Brian Edgecomb
Music Director: TBA
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Audition Dates:
Monday March 1st, 2021 starting at 7pm
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 starting at 7pm
Possible Callbacks Wednesday March 3rd at 7pm
Show Dates:
April 29th – May 16th, 2021 15 performances total.
About the Show:
The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death. More than a dozen
musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music.
Roles:
Billie Holiday – the great jazz singer in the last year of her life.
Requirements:
TBA
MR. BURNS, A POST ELECTRIC PLAY
(Black Box Series)
Director: Daniel Eilola
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Audition Dates:
Monday March 15th, 2021 starting at 7pm
Tuesday March 16th, 2021 starting at 7pm
No appointment needed
Rehearsals begin March 22nd, 2021
Show Dates:
May 13th – 23rd, 2021
8 performances total in Stonzek Studio Theatre
About the Show:
After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of “The Simpsons” episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. 7 years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles, and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. 75 years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.
A paean to live theater and the resilience of Bart Simpson through the ages, Mr. Burns is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.
Roles:
MATT – Homer/Scratchy
JENNY – Marge/Marge
SUSANNAH -Lisa & Second FBI Agent/Itchy
SAM -Bart/Mr. Burns
COLLEEN – First FBI Agent/Lisa
GIBSON -Loving Husband & Sideshow Bob/Homer
QUINCY – Businesswoman/Bart
NEDRA – Edna Krabappel
Everyone participates in the second act medley, and everyone spare sings chorally in the third act — with Nedra (playing Edna Krabappel) as the Chorus Leader.
Requirements:
TBA
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Director: Sabrina Lynn Gore
Music Director: TBA
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Audition Dates:
Monday March 29th & 30th 2021 starting at 7pm
Tuesday March 30th, 2021 starting at 7pm
Possible Callbacks Wednesday March 31st at 7pm
No appointment needed
Rehearsals begin April 5th
Show Dates:
June 3rd – 20th, 2021
15 performances total.
About the Show:
This groundbreaking Obie-winning Off-Broadway smash also won multiple awards for its hit film adaptation. It tells the story of “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just “an angry inch.” This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig (formerly Hansel) in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band “The Angry Inch.”
Roles:
Hedwig – A low-rent Rock Star in every sense of the word. The story focuses on Hedwig’s transformation, and will require the performer to be adept with singing, dancing (at least suggestive and entertaining movement) comedy, drama, storytelling, character voices, slight german accent, and revealing costumes (possible shirtless, but no nudity.) Majority of the story is told by Hedwig via monologue, as her story is being recounted, this includes her playing her German Mother, American Husband Luther, American teenage lover, Tommy and others.
Yitzhak- Former Drag Queen, sidelined by Hedwig. Trapped in a loveless relationship, full of spite, obligation, bitterness and jealousy. Relegated to “back up singer” Yitzhak is abused and mistreated most of the show. There is some redemption, and comedic opportunities, and solo singing, you are very much outshined by the abusive Hedwig.
Requirements:
TBA
The Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre that provides entertainment, education and opportunities for artistic expression through volunteerism and community involvement and support.